Beating the Dingles in the play-off semi-final under Mowbray. Maybe more a huge relief than joy. Especially after dominating them away and having a lead at home. Just was never so nervous about a game; fearing we could fail having built up a great position against our fierce rivals that slither of a chance that it could still be messed up. In a way I probably cared way more about that outcome than the actual final.

The playoff final was special, but the Swansea semi final at the shrine was probably the happiest I’ve been as a baggie. Never ever (and probably never will again) been part of the greatest atmosphere at the back of the old brummie road end.

But one of the standouts for me was The Invasion of Pompey, dread to think what would have happened if ref had of played the full 90 and they had equalised.

For atmosphere, 1978 cup quarter final against Forest, I was in the Smetheick as an 11 year old and climbed on top of the wall at side, and the steward let me into the old corner seats where the Forest fans were, incredible game, result, atmosphere, after all we had beat Forest, no way we weren’t going to win the cup .....

F.A cup semi final 3 rd replay ,50 years ago 1968.WBA v LIVERPOOL semi final at Main road Manchester.Me and my mate Pete listening on a little transistor radio in the entry between his house in Hockley.A truly great match,I remember it was pouring down but we didn't care,Astle & Chipper scored in a 2-1 win that took us to the final which of course we won.The king went on to score in every round.Can't believe its 50 years ago ,I was 16 years old and I went on to play for Albion's youth team,those were the days,listening to the music of the Beatles and Cream,great great times for me.

My dad (now 83) was there for two FA cup wins and would count these days out as his best. I would have to say the day we went back up to the Premiership for the first time. The anticipation when we were catching the Wolves, the Balis penalty and that last game (Palace?). One ear on the radio listening to Tony Butler who I miss greatly... at one stage saying that the Palace striker "could not even aim a wee". The not even vaguely hopeful announcement not to invade the pitch as the entire crowd started to move forward at the end and then the pitch invasion. A number of people were in tears such was the joy. Back to the Vine afterwards. I have never seen so many elated people in one place.

My dad (now 83) was there for two FA cup wins and would count these days out as his best. I would have to say the day we went back up to the Premiership for the first time. The anticipation when we were catching the Wolves, the Balis penalty and that last game (Palace?). One ear on the radio listening to Tony Butler who I miss greatly... at one stage saying that the Palace striker "could not even aim a wee". The not even vaguely hopeful announcement not to invade the pitch as the entire crowd started to move forward at the end and then the pitch invasion. A number of people were in tears such was the joy. Back to the Vine afterwards. I have never seen so many elated people in one place.

I was in the Vine following the final whistle too.

Had a cigar on the go courtesy of a pal and I don't even smoke, well, except for when I'm on fire .

Logged

It doesn't matter how many resources you have.If you don't know how to use them, they will never be enough.Oh, and always remember to defecate on those Vile chaps in claret and spew.

For shear intensity of emotions and what it meant for the club and re-building it has to be Swansea semi and Port Vale final. The Portsmouth win at Fratton Park to keep us up and the Great Escape. For the magic it has to be in the year we won the FA cup we beat United 6-3 in front of +40,000 at the Hawthorns.

Had a cigar on the go courtesy of a pal and I don't even smoke, well, except for when I'm on fire .

I remember standing in the centre circle and doing a 360 around the stands, the gamut of emotions was unforgettable: Elation, relief, disbelief and, most of all, pure, pure joy. Had Monday off and went on the beer round West Brom and Tipton, fantastic memories.